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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,191.48 and 490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,191.48 and 490.28 is: 676.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,191.48 = 490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,191.48 = 490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,191.48 × 490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 584,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,158.81/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.61

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